Fiddler on the Roof (1996)

Fiddler on the Roof (1996)
A lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the century czarist Russia.
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Release Date: March 19th, 1996

DVD Release Date: July 1st, 1998

G |3 hr 1 min

Plot Summary

A lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the century czarist Russia.

Cast: Topol , Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, Paul Mann, Rosalind Harris, Michele Marsh, Neva Small

Director: Norman Jewison

Genres: Musical

Production Co: Mirisch Company, Cartier Productions

Distributors: United Artists

Keywords: Father, Transformation, Lighthearted, Forbidden love, Deception, Heartwarming, Marriage, Mother, Daughter, Emotional

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Ratings & Reviews

75
Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times
Would it be heresy on my part to suggest that Fiddler isn't much as a musical, and that director Norman Jewison has made as good a film as can be made from a story that is quite simply boring? show more
80
The Hollywood Reporter
Norman Jewison's Fiddler on the Roof is a lavish, carefully made, splendidly designed musical film. It demonstrates once again that ample amounts of time and money, intelligently employed, can indeed buy perfection. show more
88
James BerardinelliReelViews
Fiddler on the Roof is not a perfect motion picture - it is too long and there are times when it's obvious that the musical numbers have been pre-recorded then lip-synched - but it represents an enjoyable three hours. show more

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